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Keeping washing on the line

21 replies

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 29/04/2026 19:13

How can I keep tops on hangers secured to a washing line ?
Recently moved to a windy place from a sheltered garden, & fed up with blouses & shirts ending up on the ground & having to be re-washed.

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bilbodog · 29/04/2026 19:19

Hang with pegs not hangers.

NoWordForFluffy · 29/04/2026 19:20

bilbodog · 29/04/2026 19:19

Hang with pegs not hangers.

And there endeth the thread!

dontmalbeconme · 29/04/2026 19:38

Not sure why you're using hangers, but could you not peg the hangers to the line (and potentially the clothes to the hangers) if you can't peg the clothes directly to the line.

Alwaystired23 · 29/04/2026 19:46

dontmalbeconme · 29/04/2026 19:38

Not sure why you're using hangers, but could you not peg the hangers to the line (and potentially the clothes to the hangers) if you can't peg the clothes directly to the line.

This is what I do sometimes. Especially if I have a lot to dry, I can fit more on the line.

user2848502016 · 29/04/2026 19:47

Pegs! You can peg the hangers to the line if you really want to use hangers

iamtryingtobecivil · 29/04/2026 19:47

There is a hanger type thing you can hang on then clip other hangers to that saves loads of space

Ohfudgeoff · 29/04/2026 19:53

Pegs is the obvious answer here.

But also, why are you washing clothing again if it falls off the line? Is your washing line in the middle of a muddy puddle? Just pick the clothes up and give them a little shake...

RampantIvy · 29/04/2026 19:58

It gets quite windy where I live. I just use pegs.

gamerchick · 29/04/2026 20:01

Why are you using hangers? Just peg them out the normal way.

Lovingapeacefulgarden · 29/04/2026 20:03

Lake land do little clips you can hang hangers on outside for drying washing. I use them a lot there handy.

Tequilamockinbird · 29/04/2026 20:04

I use these - they’re brilliant and keep the hangers on the line securely.

Keeping washing on the line
Purplewarrior · 29/04/2026 20:07

Why aren’t you using pegs?

Lomonald · 29/04/2026 20:07

Why are you hanging with hangers ?

FormerCautiousLurker · 29/04/2026 20:08

bilbodog · 29/04/2026 19:19

Hang with pegs not hangers.

This. And you hang them upside down, pegs on the seam just above the hem.

imaravenGRONKGRONK · 29/04/2026 20:16

Pegs. Either hang from the hem as @FormerCautiousLurkersays, or hang right way up and pick a spot on the shoulder/sleeve seam to peg.

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · Yesterday 07:17

I use hangers for some clothes to obviate the need for ironing, pegs leave marks. I peg the hangers to the line, I thought everyone did this, but they come off in high winds.

Thanks to those who have recommended gadgets - they obviously like to do as little ironing as me !

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Tequilamockinbird · Yesterday 23:52

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · Yesterday 07:17

I use hangers for some clothes to obviate the need for ironing, pegs leave marks. I peg the hangers to the line, I thought everyone did this, but they come off in high winds.

Thanks to those who have recommended gadgets - they obviously like to do as little ironing as me !

I don’t even own an iron now! Tshirts, tops and dresses are all hung on the line on hangers. No peg marks and no ironing needed.

PinkNailPolish2026 · Yesterday 23:59

Washing line hanger hooks from Dunelm, they work a treat.

LivingwithHopenowandforever · Today 00:12

Peg the hanger at the top to the washing line! I do it to all of our tops we wear out as I do not like peg marks on our clothes especially my Husbands!! I’m a bit OCD……

lightbulbandshade · Today 02:20

These are brilliant, great space savers too for a shorter line!

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